Blue Swirls (poem) by Jerry W. Engler on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on September 29, 2009

I can completely relate to what is expressed via your verses here, Jerry. The feelings stir deeply in my soul. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on September 29, 2009

Thoughtful and interesting. I've always heard that holding on too tight can cause you to lose one you care for, but as in your poem, I suppose one can lose just by loosening the reins of control. Still, either way, you can't force someone to stay--if they want to go they will.

Reviewed by ~ H (Reader)

Reviewed on June 17, 2009

When truly inlove there is the willingness to forgive, to overlook faults, a passion to be together, yet, the willingness to allow the other to be their own person. Holly

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on June 11, 2009

If you want to be truly loved then your love must become a sanctuary not a prison. A tender and honest poem.

Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)

Reviewed on June 9, 2009

Lovely poem born of a sensitive, loving heart. You beautifully express longing and forward motion and how one must balance these with a degree of distance and restraint. It's never an easy act, particularly if the one absorbed in longing senses that he/she cares a little more than the other. I heard a long time ago that the one with the most power in a relationship is the one who cares the least.

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on June 9, 2009

That is the ultimate question in love, I think...no matter what type of love it is, be it between spouses, friends, parents and children, etc...
Having the strength and trust necessary to sometimes let go and watch our loves disappear in those blue swirls...hoping and praying and trusting that they will come back to us...that is ultimate trust.

Cryssa

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on June 9, 2009

The dance of true love can be quite a grueling dance, for sure, but I think one surely worth taking.

Reviewed by Regino Gonzales, Jr.

Reviewed on June 9, 2009

Conveyed sadness and longing when letting go a loved one even for freedom's sake. Read this several times. Good work Jerry.

Sincerely,
Regino

Reviewed by Jean Pike

Reviewed on June 7, 2009

Stepping back can be painful, but necessary. Good job, Jerry!

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on June 7, 2009

Damn but how did you know I did that with my other half...She has her own business, takes care of her elderly aunt (that doesn't like me) at other times and basically see's me when she can, which is not very often...I know she still cares but seeing her so little can be quite depressing...good write, great subject matter...Ed & Rufuz